Berenguela of Barcelona
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Berenguela or Berengaria of Barcelona (b. 1116 – d. Palencia, January 15, 1149) Queen consort of Castile, León and Galicia (1128–1149)
She was daughter of Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Barcelona (1082– 1131). and his wife Douce I, Countess of Provence (c. 1090–1127).
On November 10/17 1128 in Saldaña, she married Alfonso VII, King of Castile, León and Galicia (1127– 1157). Their children were:
- Sancho III of Castile (1134–1158)
- Ferdinand II of León (1137–1188)
- Sancha (1137–1179), married Sancho VI of Navarre
- Constance (1141–1160), married Louis VII of France
She was buried at Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
| Preceded by Beatrice |
Queen Consort of León 1128–1149 |
Succeeded by Richeza of Poland |
| Queen Consort of Castile 1128–1149 |
